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ESPORT: WORLD OF GAMERS
By Bastien Martin

A film by Bastien Martin
In coproduction with R.T.B.F. Unité Documentaires, WIP Wallonie Image Production le Centre du Cinéma et de l’Audiovisuel de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles With the participation of Wallimage (la Wallonie) in association with Shelter prod with the support of Taxshelter.be and d’ING with the support of tax shelter du gouvernement fédéral de Belgique
Synopsis
Sammy has just signed as a professional player on Valorant, in an esport organization in Belgium. In other words: he now earns his life, like an athlete, by participating in video game competitions. Through his journey, we discover a surprising world, where every move counts, where strategic debriefs alternate with never-ending trainings and where stress is constant. Not to mention the media image: Sammy must learn to be as comfortable in front of a computer as in front a camera, his body becoming both his main work tool and a fully-fledged advertising vehicle. Over the course of an eventful season, where he alternates between joy and disappointment, experiencing both glory and defeat, Sammy opens, discussing his doubts and the compromises inherent in his career choice, which blends professional and personal life. As he guides us through his world, Sammy naturally raises a difficult question: what are we willing to sacrifice to live out our passion?
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Technical sheet
Year: 2022
Duration: 52'
Languages: French, English
Screenplay: Bastien Martin
Direction: Bastien Martin
Cinematography: Julien Kartheuser and Mathilde Blanc
Sound: Simon Crins, Julien Kartheuser &
Gaetan Lino
Mixing: Pascal Zander
Editing: Idriss Gabel
Music: Victor-Emmanuel Boinem
Production Director: Celine Rauw
Producer:
Christine Pireaux - Les Films de la Passerelle
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Festival selections (2)
Paladino d'Oro Sport Film Festival 2023 (Palermo - Italy)
Tamuz Shomron Film Festival 2023 (Israel)
Award
★ Best Esport Film - Paladino d'Oro Sport Film Festival 2023
★ Best Sports Documentary - Doc Screenings Documentary Film Festival 2024
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